The car that Neiman Marcus selected for the fantasy gifts section of its holiday catalog this year is not merely exclusive and expensive, as is the tradition. It is also inspired by British royalty.

The 2014 Aston Martin Neiman Marcus Edition Vanquish Volante gets a coveted spot in The Christmas Book, in which the upscale retailer features a different car each year.

It’s been 15 years since the last time an Aston Martin was offered, but a royal wedding, and perhaps the fact that the boutique British automaker is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, made the timing right for its return to this prominent gift list for the well-heeled.

The Vanquish Volante is a new model for Aston Martin, having just made its global debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August. As the “Volante” in its name implies, it is the convertible version of the Vanquish coupe, which is now enthroned at the top of Aston Martin’s line.

The limited edition being sold by Neiman Marcus is identical mechanically to any other Vanquish Volante, with the same powerful V12 engine that zips from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.0 seconds. But special features will help to make it distinctive, the most notable of which is the color.

The exterior is done in the iconic Seychelles Blue, the same as on the classic DB6 that newlyweds Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, drove off in following their 2011 wedding. The DB6 is owned by William’s father Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Besides the bespoke four-piece leather luggage set in its trunk, the Neiman Marcus Edition of the 2014 Vanquish Volante also features an Atlantic Blue soft top, Walnut veneer wood trim on the dashboard, and other unique embellishments from Aston Martin’s “Q” customization shop.

Only 10 will be built, and that exclusivity comes with a hefty premium. At $344,500, the price of the Neiman Marcus Edition is $46,505 higher than the “run-of-the-mill” Vanquish Volante.

It is far from the most expensive of Neiman Marcus’ eight fantasy gifts, though. An outdoor entertainment system replete with giant movie screen goes for $1.5 million. That’s without the two giant outdoor loudspeakers, which you can add if you are comfortable with the price bumping up to $2.64 million.

Budget shoppers might consider the $11,000 Ciclotte exercise bicycle that doubles as art object when not in use or a bespoke falconry kit with a 20 karat gold-plated perch for $150,000.

For each gift purchased, the retailer makes a donation of various amounts to The Heart of Neiman Marcus, a foundation that focuses on arts programs for youth. The donation is $3,000 in the case of the Vanquish Volante.

The Neiman Marcus Vanquish Volante features a black leather interior with blue contrast stitching and walnut veneer on the dash. (Credit: Aston Martin)

Though over the top, the gift ideas are not out of question for some of the wealthy customers that Neiman Marcus caters to. The cars in particular tend to be in high demand.

The McLaren MP4 12C Spider convertible that Neiman Marcus featured last year—there were a dozen copies priced at $354,000 each—sold out within two hours of going on sale. And all 50 2007 BMW M6 Convertibles made available in The Christmas Book 2006 got snapped up in 92 seconds.

Still, it is not unprecedented for the car sales to take a few months, depending on the model and how many are available.